# EARLY ESSENTIALS UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1186657
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Nov. 29, 2019
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1186657


## Contact

- **Address:** Springfield House, Mill Lane, Cheadle
- **Postcode:** SK8 2NT
- **Phone:** 07720647226
- **Email:** info@earlyessentials.org.uk
- **Website:** https://earlyessentials.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF A NEW-BORN BABY WHO IS BORN IN THE UK TO PARENT(S) OR CARERS WHO ARE EITHER REFUGEES OR ASYLUM SEEKERS, IN SERIOUS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, FLEEING DOMESTIC ABUSE, HOMELESS OR SIMILAR DISADVANTAGE THE PROVISION OF A MOSES BASKET STARTER PACK AND HAMPER CONTAINING EARLY ESSENTIALS FOR BOTH CHILD AND PARENT OR CARER

**Activities:** We are an emergency service providing Moses basket starter packs for the most vulnerable pregnant women unable to provide for their babies directly after birth. The women are referred to EE via a 'referring Agency' and we only provide a basket to referring Agency staff if the 'public benefit' criteria are met.  Baskets act as baby's safe place to sleep and are filled with Mum and baby essentials.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Cheshire East
- Manchester City
- North Yorkshire
- Peterborough City
- Salford City
- Stockport
- Trafford
- Warrington
- Wigan



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £92259 | £52091 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2023 | £38404 | £44285 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2022 | £41705 | £35289 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2021 | £16772 | £20891 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2020 | £19355 | £12115 | — | — |



## Trustees

- GRAHAM PAUL LEECH — appointed Oct. 20, 2025
- LEA FRANCES ANN LEECH — appointed April 18, 2024
- Laura Green — appointed Sept. 9, 2024
- Natalie Hands — appointed June 20, 2025
- SARAH HOPE — appointed Oct. 20, 2025